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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.42, 11,075.76 and 2,457.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.42, 11,075.76 and 2,457.90 is: 3,684.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.42 : 11,075.76 = 2,457.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.42/11,075.76 = 2,457.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.42x = 11,075.76 × 2,457.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.42x = 27,223,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,223,110.50/7,389.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.07

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